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Predictors of recurrent ischemic stroke: Anatomical characteristics of patent foramen ovale

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Background Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) is effective in preventing PFO-related stroke recurrence. Considerable ...

Woman, 20, suffers stroke... the only warning sign was a headache as she watched TV

After taking a paracetamol to reduce her symptoms, Esther Littlewood went to her room to take a nap. But just hours later, ...
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Abstract 4367374: Paradoxical Embolism from a Port-a-Catheter-Associated Thrombus Striking a Patent Foramen Ovale: A Rare Cause of TIA

Background: Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a recognized cause of cryptogenic stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), especially in patients with intracardiac ...
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Abstract 4370659: An Unusual but Clinically Significant Mechanism of Cerebral Fat Embolism Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease Patient via Patent Foramen Ovale

Introduction: Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) is a rare but potentially life threatening complication of sickle Cell Disease (SCD). While pulmonary involvement is typical, paradoxical embolization through ...
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TCT 312: Patent Foramen Ovale and Red Blood Cell Dysfunction: Quantifying Morphotype-Dependent Risk via Computational Fluid Dynamics

TCT 675: Intravascular Ultrasonography (IVUS) Versus Angiography-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Receive the the ...